Shrimp Stock (2 Methods)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 8 cups uncooked shrimp, heads and shells (from about 1 pound large shrimp)
• 2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced
• 1 leek, sliced and rinsed well
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 lemons, halved
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
• 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 4 quarts water

Recipe

• 1 rinse the shrimp heads and shells under cold water, and place them in a stockpot with the remaining ingredients.
• 2 bring to a boil over high heat.
• 3 reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes. allow to cool thoroughly, strain and refrigerate or freeze.
• 4 alternative method:
• 5 heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on stock pot. add veggies and shells and caramelize about 5 minutes add remaining ingredients.
• 6 bring to a boil reduce heat to low.
• 7 simmer for 45-60 minutes.